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The preparation:
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Bring the milk, sugar, and agar agar in a pot to a slow boil. Use the quantities as indicated on the agar agar package, since the dosage may vary depending on the manufacturer and product.
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Turn off the heat.
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Cool the milk (about 10 minutes).
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Pour the milk into a suitable container for storage.
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Add the mandarin pieces to the mixture and let them set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Summary
Milch Kanten mit Mandarinen is a delightful Japanese dessert known for its simple ingredients, making it particularly appealing to children due to its sweet flavor. This dessert can be prepared using various types of milk, including regular, almond, rice, lactose-free, or soy milk, allowing you to experiment and discover your preferred version. In addition to sweet mandarins, you can also enhance the dessert with canned peaches, strawberries, or other small fruits. A key ingredient in this recipe is Agar-Agar, a plant-based gelling agent that serves as a popular alternative to traditional gelatin, which is derived from animal sources. Agar-Agar is widely available in supermarkets, including products from the well-known brand Dr. Oetker, making it accessible for those seeking vegetarian or vegan-friendly cooking options.Kanten mit Milch is a very popular Japanese dessert. Especially among children, it is very popular due to its sweet taste. It can be made with regular milk, but also almond, rice, lactose-free, or soy milk.
Try the different milk varieties and find your own Kanten favorite. In addition to sweet tangerines, I also recommend the versions with canned peaches, strawberries, or other small sweet fruits.
Agar Agar is the Japanese gelling agent
Agar-Agar is a plant-based gelling agent that is a popular alternative to traditional gelatin. Usually, gelatin is derived from animal sources such as pig skin because it is inexpensive and widely available. However, it is not vegetarian or vegan, so many people look for plant-based alternatives.
The good news is that there are now also agar-agar products available at an affordable price in supermarkets. A well-known brand that offers agar-agar is Dr. Oetker. This product is available both online, for example, on Amazon, and in many supermarkets. It consists mainly of agar-agar and is therefore ideal for recipes such as Japanese desserts or other plant-based dishes.
Comments
So for me, a quarter of the Agar Agar would have been enough. I added a teaspoon and it turned out way too firm. However, I did use an organic quality Agar Agar, maybe that's where the difference comes from.
I assume that it might be more related to the brand. In general, the recipe has a rather firm consistency, but of course, that also depends on personal taste. Thank you in any case for the comment. Best regards, Ryusei
Hallo! So far, I have read everywhere that agar agar needs to be boiled for two minutes so that it will set later. Is that not necessary in this recipe, or is the firmness achieved by the large amount of agar agar? The guideline is actually 6g for 500ml of liquid.
Best wishes, Ryusei